Harvest Failure, Social Distress and a General Crisis in Government (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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When did the parliamentary response to the 1590s crisis occur?
When did the parliamentary response to the 1590s crisis occur?
1597, at the peak of the crisis
Which areas suffered most severely from harvest failures in the 1590s?
Which areas suffered most severely from harvest failures in the 1590s?
Rural uplands of north & south-west
Why did London escape the worst food shortages during the 1590s?
Why did London escape the worst food shortages during the 1590s?
It could import grain from the Baltic
How did wealthier husbandmen behave in the 1590s, unlike in 1549?
How did wealthier husbandmen behave in the 1590s, unlike in 1549?
Sided with authorities & local govt
How did 1590s mortality rates compare to the 1550s?
How did 1590s mortality rates compare to the 1550s?
Much lower; population kept growing
What historical period did 1590s rioters look back to as a model?
What historical period did 1590s rioters look back to as a model?
The 'commotion time' of 1549
How long did the war with Spain last during Elizabeth's reign?
How long did the war with Spain last during Elizabeth's reign?
The final 18 years of her reign
When did parliamentary debates on monopolies occur?
When did parliamentary debates on monopolies occur?
1597 and 1601
What evidence suggests the government was not in fundamental crisis?
What evidence suggests the government was not in fundamental crisis?
James VI's 1603 succession was peaceful
Who kept the government informed of local concerns to reduce revolt risk?
Who kept the government informed of local concerns to reduce revolt risk?
JPs like Hext